Bishops vow to work toward unity, accountability
By Heather Hahn
May 16, 2016 | PORTLAND, Ore. (UMNS)
United Methodist bishops have adopted a “Covenant of Accountability,” in which they pledge to work for...
#UMCGC: Viewing the Northwest through the lens of art
As the local host committee prepares for thousands of guests to arrive for General Conference, the quadrennial meeting of the United Methodist Church, they...
GCORR sponsors briefing for delegates of color, allies
By Yvette Moore
May 11, 2016 | PORTLAND, Ore. (UMNS)
About 200 delegates of color and allies gathered for a pre-General Conference orientation sponsored by the...
Commission members grateful to serve, complete work on final report
LOS ANGELES – Members of the Commission on a Way Forward expressed gratitude at the opportunity to be part of the Commission and they...
Committee upholds plan for 5 new African bishops in 2020
By Elliott Wright
May 10, 2016 | PORTLAND, Ore. (UMNS)
Despite pressure to speed up the process, a standing legislative committee of The United Methodist Church...
Way Forward report released in all four official languages of General Conference
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The final report of the Commission on a Way Forward has been released in all four official languages of the General...
Commission on a Way Forward meets March 19-22 to prepare final report
WASHINGTON D.C. – The 32-member Commission on a Way Forward will meet in Los Angeles on March 19-22 to prepare a final report to...
Vigil remembers 35 million who died from AIDS
By Kathy L. Gilbert
May 11, 2016│PORTLAND, Ore. (UMNS)
In a response of love and prayer, the 35 million people who have died of AIDS were...
United Methodist Bishops meet to discuss General Conference, elect new officers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church will meet November 3-6 at Lake Junaluska Assembly in North Carolina to...
Bishops offer pastoral word; make key decisions at May 2019 meeting
CHICAGO – The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church completed its May 2019 meeting held outside Chicago with a pastoral and prophetic...
